Sos Pwa Rouj – CYNTHIA D. BERTELSEN

Epis, the Haitian Condiment You Never Knew You Needed

May 1, 2022

Haiti, it is said, is the place to discover how much can be done with little. ~ Wade Davis Like Julia Child with her sole meunière at La Coronne in Rouen, I remember the first meal I ate in Haiti. Flickering lights in the darkness below outlined the curves of Port-au-Prince, a … More Epis, the Haitian Condiment You Never Knew You Needed

Eat a Meal of Solidarity: Haiti’s Sos Pwa Rouj

January 17, 2010

As in a nightmare wrought by Quentin Tarantino, I watched the horrors unfolding in Haiti after the earthquake. Hands tied, unable to help in any major way, I turned to my pantry, memories of the lovely Haitian women who cooked for us stepping into my mind, smiling, images of hope for Haiti’s future. Here’s a … More Eat a Meal of Solidarity: Haiti’s Sos Pwa Rouj